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In Case You Missed Them: Some Other Moments of SECAM Plenary Assembly in Rwanda and Photos

Aug 11, 2025

Not much attention might have been given to some moments during the recently concluded July 30 – August 4 20th Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops under their common forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali.

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Youths Urged to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Rwandan Visionary Students, and DR Congo’s Bwana Chui in Witnessing to Faith

Aug 9, 2025

One thing is common about the witness of the recently beatified Floribelt Bwana Chui Kositi of the Democratic Republic of Condo (DRC), the Kibeho visionaries in Rwanda, and the 22 Catholic Ugandan Martyrs. All of them were young.

Fr. Andrew Small, OMI, CEO and President of Missio Invest. Credit: ACI Africa

U.S.-Based Catholic Financier Calls on Global Institutions to Empower African Church Projects

Aug 3, 2025

Missio Invest, a U.S.-based organization that provides financing to struggling Catholic institutions, especially those in Africa has called on funders to support African Church projects, especially at a time when the continent is experiencing a scarcity of aid.

All Set for 20th Plenary Assembly of Catholic Bishops in Africa with Focus on “hope, reconciliation, peace”

Jul 31, 2025

Everything is set for the 20th Plenary Assembly of members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), scheduled to officially open on Thursday, July 31 in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali.

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Africa's Catholic Bishops Set to Unveil 2025-2028 Strategic Plan at Upcoming 20th Plenary Assembly in Rwanda

Jul 26, 2025

Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are set to unveil a strategic plan that will guide their activities for the next three years during their July 30 – August 4 Plenary Assembly scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda.

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SECAM Plenary: Apostolic Nuncio, AU Commission Chair, President of Rwanda to Speak at Official Opening on July 31

Jul 24, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in Rwanda, the Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), and the President of Rwanda are among dignitaries to speak at the official opening of the 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on Thursday, July 31.

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How Rwandan Catholic Diocese Recovered from Severe Scarcity of Priests following Genocide

Apr 11, 2025

The 1994 Rwandan genocide in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed left the Catholic Diocese of Byumba in the Northwestern region of the country with a severe shortage of Priests.

Members of the Association of Ordinary Conference of Rwanda and Burundi (ACOREB). Credit: Archdiocese of Kigali

Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Burundi Appeal for Normalcy amid Fears of DR Congo War Spillover

Apr 3, 2025

Members of the Association of Ordinary Conference of Rwanda and Burundi (ACOREB) have decried the tension between the two neighboring countries the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where there is intense fighting.

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Caritas Rwanda Lists “strengthening resource mobilization strategies” among Priority Activities in 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Caritas Rwanda, the humanitarian and development establishment of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda (CEPR), has outlined activities to aid its operations in 2025, including how to mobilize resources and become more sustainable.  

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Rwanda Shuts Down Over 5,500 Churches Due to Non-Compliance with Safety, Health Regulations

Aug 17, 2024

Rwanda has shut down 5,600 churches, including some 100 places of worship operating in caves for not complying with the country’s safety and health regulations.

Bishop Philippe Rukamba (right) and Mons. Jean Bosco Ntagungira (left)

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop in Rwanda, Appoints Successor

Aug 12, 2024

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Philippe Rukamba from the pastoral care of the Butare Diocese in Rwanda and appointed Mons. Jean Bosco Ntagungira, as his successor.

Laurence (left) after delivering her baby Keilla Credit: Human Life International

Catholic Pro-lifers’ Last Minute Intervention Changes Mind of Rwandese Teenager on Abortion

Aug 4, 2024

Laurence, aged 17, was scheduled for abortion a day before she met Human Life International (HLI) Rwanda that convinced her to choose life instead.

Bishop Philippe Rukamba during the launch of the manual that seeks to foster healing, unity and reconciliation among victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsis. Credit: Radio Maria Rwanda

Rwandan Catholic Diocese Moves to Foster Healing, Reconciliation among Genocide Victims

Jun 5, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Butare in Rwanda has launched a manual that seeks to foster healing, unity and reconciliation among victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsis.

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. Credit: Radio Maria Bukavu

Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda Advocate for “pilgrims of peace”

Jan 29, 2024

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have reflected on the security situation in their respective countries and called upon the people of God to foster peace in their respective countries.

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Salesians Realize Month-long Campaign on Value of Vocational Education in Rwanda

Dec 20, 2023

The Job Service Office of the members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda organized a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the need to embrace vocation and technical education in the East African nation.

Home visit by GKB Nutritionist to Bizimana Jean de Dieu’s family located in Nyrataba village, Taba cell, Tumba sector in Rulindo district, May 2023. Credit: Caritas Rwanda

Caritas Rwanda Partners with Government to Support GBV Victims

Dec 14, 2023

Over 100 pregnant and teen mothers in Rwanda are beneficiaries of Caritas Rwanda’s Gender Based Violence (GBV) clinic that the Catholic entity organized in partnership with the country’s Ministry of Gender among other partners.

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UK-Based Catholic Aid Agency Welcomes Court Ruling against Rwandan Asylum Plan

Nov 19, 2023

The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) Supreme Court ruling against the country’s plan to send asylum seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda.

An agricultural course for single mothers at Don Bosco Muhazi. Credit: Salesian Missions

Single Mothers in Rwanda among “most vulnerable” Beneficiaries of Salesian Initiatives

Oct 27, 2023

Single mothers in Rwanda are among the “most vulnerable” beneficiaries of the initiatives that members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali are undertaking in view of empowering the needy.

Job start toolkit for girls at Don Bosco Gatenga TSS. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Rwanda Enrolling Girls in “technical professions” to Break Gender Barriers

Oct 21, 2023

Members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda are enrolling girls in “technical professions” in an effort to break gender barriers in the landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa.

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda Renew Commitment “alternative paths” to peace

Oct 20, 2023

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have renewed “alternative paths” to peace in their region.